Tasting Notes: Giuseppe Mascarello’s Freisa is full and rustic in style, boasting notes of red currants, violets, thyme, and a hint of spice. Freisa is closely related to Nebbiolo and shows the connection but with a spicy... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Giuseppe Quintarelli Primofiore or “first flower” is the youngest red wine released by the estate every year. A ‘field blend’ of Corvina, Corvinone, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Grosjean Torrette is an indigenous blend of 80% Petit Rouge together with a varying amount of Vien de Nus, Doucet, Fumin and Mayolet. The vineyard sites are at an altitude of 550-650m and trained using the Guyot... Read More
Tasting Notes: The I Vigneri Salvo Foti Etna Rosso Vinupetra is a pure window into how the wines of Mt. Etna were made in the past. A blend of 80% Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio, with 10% Grenache and 10% of the local... Read More
Tasting Notes: The La Kiuva Rouge de Vallee has an intense bouquet of red fruits and delicate spice on the nose. Dry and smooth with harmonious tannins and a slightly bitter finish on the palate. Pairs well with mushroom soup,... Read More
Estate History: La Stoppa is an old winery in Emilia Romagna originally founded by a wealthy lawyer in the late 1800's. Elena Pantaleoni's father purchased the vineyards back in the early 70's. Elena eventually took... Read More
Tasting Notes: Pecorino is one of the most exciting new white grape varieties coming from Italy today, and Abruzzo is the source for many of the best. La Valentina's Pecorino is a delicious white wine 100% Pecorino in the... Read More